Obituaries

Rose Ellen White

Rose Ellen White

Aug 31, 2026

Rose White, 72, of upstate New York, passed away on August 31, 2026. Born in Utica, NY, on October 12, 1953, to Carl and Ellen (Helena) Servatius Falk, and was one of 16 children. Rose was a woman of deep faith and boundless generosity.

On April 21, 1979, she married the love of her life, Laurence White. Over their 47 years...

Harold F. Bishop

Harold F. Bishop

Aug 30, 2026

Harold F. “Hawk” Bishop Jr., 85, of DeKalb Junction, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Jessica and Larry, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 29, 1940, Harold was a man built from North Country iron, pure grit, and an unshakable heart. A Lifetime resident and legend of St. Lawrence County, Harold served as the very soul of...

Ricky J. Powell

Ricky J. Powell

Aug 28, 2026

Ricky J. Powell, 66, of Canton passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, August 2026.

Ricky was born November 18, 1959 in Potsdam, a son of the late Stanley and Geraldine (LaPoint) Powell. Ricky was a proud past member of the Potsdam Fire Department, was an avid Boston Bruins fan, and loved music and collecting records.

Ricky is survived...

Thomas A. Owney

Thomas A. Owney

Aug 26, 2026

Thomas A. Owney, 63, of Potsdam died on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, where he was in the company of family.

Tom was born March 28, 1963 in Bronx, New York and raised in Queens, a son of the late Arthur and Alice McGlaughlin. Following high school graduation, Tom served proudly in the United States Navy...

Gregory E. Yaddow

Gregory E. Yaddow

Aug 24, 2026

Gregory E. Yaddow, 72, of Gouverneur died tragically on Monday, August 24, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Stockholm.

Greg was born June 3, 1954 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Arthur H. and Wyoma A. (Webster) Yaddow. He attended Heuvelton Central School. Greg was a truck driver for several companies in Florida...

Constance M. Hewes

Constance M. Hewes

Aug 17, 2026

Constance M. Hewes, 81, of Canton, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home with family by her side and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Connie was born November 12, 1944 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Irene (Roth) and James Vandermark. She graduated from Wyalusing High School in Pennsylvania. On November 27, 1965, Connie...

Shirley A. Hourihan

Shirley A. Hourihan

Aug 16, 2026

Funeral Mass for Shirley Ann (Haney) Hourihan, 90, of Canton will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, Canton. Burial will follow in be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours for Shirley will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton....

Craig LaPoint

Craig LaPoint

Aug 16, 2026

Craig D. LaPoint, 64, of Russell, passed away at home on August 16, 2026, with the support and love of his family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Craig was born September 8, 1961, in Canton, NY, to the late Lawrence E. and Betty (Powers) LaPoint. In 1980, he graduated from Knox Memorial High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army....

Anne L. Niles

Anne L. Niles

Aug 11, 2026

Anne L. (Lytle) Niles, 70, of Canton died on August 11, 2026 at the Gouverneur Hospital, where she was in the company of family. Anne had been in failing health for some time.

Anne was born April 30, 1956 in Rensselaer Falls, a daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth “Betty” (Chase) Lytle. Anne graduated from Canton High School and earned...

Wayne Calvin Eells Sr.

Wayne Calvin Eells Sr.

Jul 28, 2026

Wayne Calvin Eells, Sr., 78, of Russell died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at his home where he was in the company of family while under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.

Wayne was born March 15, 1948 in Hermon, a son of the late James C. and Nina (Bice) Eells. Wayne was a graduate of the Union Springs Academy...

Nancy A. Parrow

Nancy A. Parrow

Jul 25, 2026

Nancy A. Parrow, 80, of Russell, died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by the love of her family.

Nancy was born February 28, 1946 in Pyrites, a daughter of the late Alton A. and Esther (Dafoe) Ashley. She attended Canton High School and later received her GED. On September 4, 1993 in Pierrepont, Nancy...

Michael J. Collo

Michael J. Collo

Jul 23, 2026

Michael J. Collo, 78, of Canton died on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient for a few days following a brief illness.

Michael was born March 22, 1948 in Canton, a son of the late Michael A. and Madeline (Boshane) Collo. He was a graduate of Canton Central School. Michael worked for 39...

Paul A. Lobdell

Paul A. Lobdell

Jul 7, 2026

Paul A. Lobdell, 72, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 7, 2026 at his home. Paul was born February 13, 1954 in Canton, son of Francis “Mahlon” and Doris (Thornton) Lobdell. He spent his life in Vermont where he did mechanics, carpentry and building solar energy.

Paul leaves behind a cherished son, Skylar Lobdell of Washington State,...

Thomas Paul Dildine

Thomas Paul Dildine

Jul 5, 2026

Thomas Paul Dildine, 66, of Hermon and formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 5th, after living with respiratory illness for several years.

Thomas grew up in Romulus, New York, with his parents, Paul and Marcia Dildine. He enjoyed crafting with his mother and playing cards and dice games with family. He fondly recalled spending childhood summers camping...

Janice R. Lozo

Janice R. Lozo

Jun 24, 2026

Janice R. (Foster) Lozo, 80, of Russell died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had a brief stay.

Janice was born April 26, 1946 in Canton, a daughter of the late Archie and Elyda (Williams) Foster. She graduated from Clifton-Fine Central School. A marriage to John Archer gave Janice her children, Brian and Angie, but...

Lorraine J. Horne

Lorraine J. Horne

Jun 21, 2026

Lorraine J. Horne, 78, of Gouverneur passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown where she was in the company of family.

Lorraine was born October 11, 1947 in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Delma M. (Baker) Blackburn. Lorraine graduated from local area schools. Lorraine was predeceased by husbands Earl Fredenburg with...

Lawrence K. Tyler

Lawrence K. Tyler

Jun 20, 2026

Lawrence "Hippie Larry" K. Tyler

October 16th, 1964 – June 20th, 2026

Lawrence Keith Tyler, Born Lawrence Rolland Gillett, Age 61, of 3995 County Road 17; Old DeKalb, NY 13630, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at his home in the pit hole sanctuary by the ponds.

Larry is survived by: his son Christopher M. Tyler; five of six brothers, Carl Alden...

Joseph C. Wood

Joseph C. Wood

Jun 11, 2026

Joseph C. Wood, 79, of Canton died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 surround by loved ones at the Westchester Medical Center, Tarrytown, New York, where he had been a patient for a few days.

Joe was born August 22, 1946 in Canton, Joe was the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Briggs) Wood. He graduated from Canton High School before...

Michael Jon Whitcomb

Michael Jon Whitcomb

Jun 8, 2026

Michael Jon Whitcomb, 63, of Potsdam passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home. His health had been failing for some time.

Mike was born December 6, 1962 in Canton at the EJ Noble Hospital to Elbert and Marthena (Van Brocklin) Whitcomb. He graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School and enlisted in the US Marines to serve his country. Following...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Jun 5, 2026

Linda Brown, 76, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Linda was born December 13, 1949 in North Syracuse, a daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte Holbrook. Linda have a love for cooking, was a taxi driver, spent several years as a caregiver at United Helpers, was a district manager for the Watertown Daily...